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Background: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that is increasing worldwide and affects human health and daily life. Diabetes nurse working with these patients includes providing information, education and counseling for lifestyle changes. According to the Social Board is group training part of the treatment, as well as a precondition for self-care in type 2 diabetes.Aim: The aim was to examine whether and how the diabetes nurse claims to promote lifestyle changes in patients with type 2 diabetes. Method: An empirical study using qualitative content analysis was used. Eight diabetes nurses were interviewed individually at health centers, primary care between 140902- 140916. The answers to the semi-structured interviews were collected and collated in a systematic and truthful manner in their entirety as they were written. Main Results: The analysis of the interviews resulted in four main categories:Diabetes Nurse's work on type 2 diabetes and lifestyle changes. Thoughts on the work according to the latest guidelines regarding diabetes care. Education forms to patients with type 2 diabetes. The patient's participation in terms of type 2 diabetes and lifestyle change. The results showed that diabetes nurses work with type 2 diabetes and lifestyle changes aimed to keep as normal a blood glucose level as possible and avoid complications. This work helped to give the patient a better understanding of their disease, the belief in treatment effects, as well as increased motivation for lifestyle change.Conclusion: Diabetes Nurse promoted lifestyle change in the patient with type 2 diabetes by informing and educating about lifestyle changes. Information / education had a positive impact on patient care. The increased patient knowledge, motivation and participation in their care, improved blood glucose levels and increased patient quality of life.